Skoda RAPID Owner's Manual page 11

WARNING
The front seats and head restraints must be adjusted to match the body
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size at all times and the seat belt must always be fastened properly to pro-
vide the most effective levels of protection to the passengers.
Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
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Children must be fastened » page
suitable restraint system.
By sitting incorrectly, the passenger is risking life-threatening injuries.
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The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving, other-
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wise this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag
system – risk of injury!
Correct seat position of the driver
Fig. 1 Correct seated position for the driver/correct steering wheel posi-
tion
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Read and observe on page 9 first.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident,
we recommend the following setting.
Adjust the driver's seat in the forward/back direction so that the pedals
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can be fully depressed with slightly bent legs.
Adjust the seat backrest so that the highest point of the steering wheel
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can be reached with your arms at a slight angle.
Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance
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wheel and your chest is at least 25 cm
18, Transporting children safely with a
between the steering
A
» fig. 1.
Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at
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the same level as the upper part of your head
integrated head restraint).
Correctly fasten the seat belt
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WARNING
Always assume the correct seated position before setting off and do not
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change this position while driving. Also advise your passengers to adopt
the correct seated position and not to change this position while the car is
moving.
Keep a distance of at least 25 cm from the steering wheel. Not maintain-
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ing this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able
to properly protect you - hazard!
When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the out-
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er edge in the "9 o'clock" and "3 o'clock" position
steering wheel in the "12 o'clock" position or in any other way (e.g. in the
middle, inner edge of the steering wheel or similar). In such cases, you
could severely injure your arms, hands and head if the driver airbag is de-
ployed.
Ensure that there are no objects in the driver's foot well as they may get
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caught behind the pedals when driving or applying the braking. You would
then no longer be able to operate the clutch, brake or accelerate.
Adjusting the steering wheel position
Fig. 2 Setting the steering wheel position
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Read and observe on page 9 first.
The height and forward/back position of the steering wheel can be adjusted.
» fig. 1 (not for seats with
B
» page 11, Using seat belts.
» fig. 1. Never hold the
Passive Safety
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